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Title: mirror stems
Post by: Brad Badgett on December 31, 2013, 04:46:21 PM
I am needing new mirror 'stems' for the Magna.  Can find plenty of mirrors, but so far no stems.  Suggestions?


Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C
Title: Re: mirror stems
Post by: Jerry G Turner on December 31, 2013, 06:07:47 PM
I don't think you will find just the stems you will probably just have to buy new mirrors with the stems. You can get a pair on eBay for about 25 bucks.
Title: Re: mirror stems
Post by: lragan on December 31, 2013, 06:17:47 PM
At my very first MOOTMAG, I dropped my shiny "new" (to me) bike unloading it from the back of my pickup.  Only damage was the left mirror/stem.  I bought an aftermarket mirror at a local shop for about $20.  The vibration isolation was nowhere near as effective as OEM mirror, and I could not see anything in it.  If a vehicle was right on my left rear quarter, I could pick that up, but that was about the extent of it.  I eventually gave up and bought an OEM replacement.  Been stable ever since.  Maybe Jerry's experience is different, and he can recommend an effective, low-cost replacement.  I would like to know.
Title: Re: mirror stems
Post by: TLRam1 on December 31, 2013, 06:48:54 PM
Quote from: lragan on December 31, 2013, 06:17:47 PM
I bought an aftermarket mirror at a local shop for about $20.  The vibration isolation was nowhere near as effective as OEM mirror, and I could not see anything in it. 

That has been my experience also.
Title: Re: mirror stems
Post by: hop along on January 04, 2014, 10:16:21 PM
Brad, I've got a good 'used' mirror stem you're welcome to.  It's even still got a good mirror attached  :lol:
Courtesy a deer in upstate New York from a few years ago...
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Scott
Title: Re: mirror stems
Post by: jpeleven2002 on February 16, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
Brad, I have a set too.  One mirror got smashed and I replaced the set.  They old ones are sitting in my garage.  Let me know if you still need 'em.  I can send you pics.